The Eglinton Crosstown LRT tunnel boring machines 'Don' and 'Humber' will begin their journey westward on September 29, 2015, marking another milestone toward the completion of the new LRT.
The westbound tunnelling will start from the launch shaft located east of Brentcliffe Rd. and will proceed towards Yonge St. Work on the western segment of the tunnel has been underway since June 2013 with four of the 6.5 kilometres already complete. All tunnelling work is expected to be finished by the end of 2016. Read more »
Pedestrian Information
Please cross the streets at corners with traffic lights or stop signs. Crossing in the middle of a block can be dangerous. Read more »
The Eglinton Crosstown is a 19-kilometre light rail transit (LRT) line that will run along Eglinton Avenue through the heart of Toronto, with a 10-kilmetre underground tunnel in its central section. When it’s complete, the line will connect Mount Dennis in the west to Kennedy Road in the east, and will be up to 60% faster than bus service today. Read more »
Le projet Eglinton Crosstown est une ligne de transport léger sur rail (TLR) de 19 kilomètres qui longera Eglinton Avenue au cœur de Toronto et comprendra un tunnel souterrain de 10 kilomètres dans sa section centrale. Lorsqu’elle sera terminée, la ligne reliera Mount Dennis, à l’ouest, à Kennedy Road, à l’est, et offrira un service jusqu’à 60 % plus rapide que le service d’autobus actuel. Read more »
Information as of November 5, 2014
What is the Crosstown?
The Eglinton Crosstown is a 19-kilometre light rail transit (LRT) line that will run along Eglinton Avenue through the heart of Toronto, with an underground central section. The line will connect Mount Dennis in the west to Kennedy Road in the east, and the new service will be up to 60% faster than the bus service today.
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Did You Know?
In addition to the 25 stations and stops being built for the Eglinton Crosstown, other very important structures like emergency exit buildings and cross passages are being built along the route.
Thank you to all who came out to our Open House to learn more about the Eglinton Crosstown project. For those of you who couldn't make it, please see our presentation:
Thank you to all who came out to our Open House to learn more about the Eglinton Crosstown project. For those of you who couldn't make it, please see our presentation:
Metrolinx is hosting three open houses in September at various locations along the Eglinton corridor to provide an update on current Crosstown construction.
Join us at one of the following sessions to hear what is happening, why it needs to happen and how it may impact you:
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
7:00 - 9:00 pm Read more »
The construction of the Eglinton Crosstown at some of the major intersections along Eglinton Avenue is in full swing. For the safety of pedestrians near the construction areas, please note the following: Read more »
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